Using WMS and WFS in QGIS

To Add WMS

Select New in the 'Add Layer(s) from a Server' dialogue box.

In the 'Create a new WMS connection' dialogue box, enter a name for the conection and the appropriate URL. (e.g. http://www.ga.gov.au/gisimg/services/energy/Solar_Energy_DNI_Mean/MapServer/WMSServer?request=GetCapabilities&service=WMS)

Select OK.

In the 'Add Layer(s) from a Server' dialogue box, select Connect and then Add. THe WMS should now be added.

Select Close.

To Add WFS

Select New in the 'Add WFS Layer from a Server' dialogue box.

In the 'Create a new WFS connection' dialogue box, enter a name for the connection and the appropriate URL. (e.g. http://www.ga.gov.au/gisimg/services/marine_coastal/Multibeam_Survey_Extents_2013/MapServer/WFSServer?request=GetCapabilities&service=WFS)

Select OK.

In the 'Add WFS Layer from a Server' dialogue box, select Connect and then Apply. NB - loading the WFS data may take a while.